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AFF9401

Family business issue IV ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Postgraduate
(BUS)

Leader: Dr George Tanewski

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: Developing and managing growth in the family business. The environment of the business (marketing, planning, financial, and risk assessment). Risk and financial management. Strategic options and the impact of various funding options on financial performance. Venture capital, ownership, succession and the business lifecycle. Venture capital investors, the due diligence process, structuring the deal, involvement of the investor after making the investment, and investors' exit strategies.

Assessment: Individual assignment (3000-4000 words): 35% + Individual presentation (20 minutes): 15% + Major case study (5000 words): 50%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week